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In keeping with the true meaning of women’s fiction, A Thousand Splendid Suns was selected and read by Women Fiction Club members because it actually fits the genre. This title 1) focuses on a woman (in this case women), 2) the women learn, change and grow because of a journey detailed within the pages of the book and 3) the book has a satisfying but not necessarily tidy and happy ending. There may also be an added benefit for readers of this book. When following Miriam and Laila, the two heroines in the novel, readers may discover that they have also learned, changed and grown in knowledge and perspective by the end of this book.
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God Doesn't Love Us All The Same, by Nina Guilbeau
Janine Harris never really thought about homeless people. She barely even notices them as she passes them by on her way to work in downtown Washington D.C. All Janine can focus on is the shambles of her own young life, afraid that she will never be able to get past the painful mistakes she has made. However, all of that changes on a snowy evening in December when Janine unexpectedly finds herself alone with Vera, an old, homeless woman who seems to need her help. Now Janie wants to know what could have possibly happened to Vera to leave her so broken and alone.
As Vera shares her life story with Janine, the two women form an unusual bond and begin a journey that changes both of their lives forever. Reluctantly, they each confront their own past and, in the process, discover the true meaning of sacrifice, family and love. Although to truly move forward in their lives, they must fast the most difficult challenge of all – forgiving themselves.
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